Novak starts strong, races into Australian Open second round
In just 91 minutes inside RLA, the top seed and defending champion made a statement behind a 6-3, 6-1, 6-2 victory over Jeremy Chardy.
2021 Australian Open draw is out, Novak to face Chardy in R1
The 2021 Australian Open draw took place on Friday. Novak, a record-extending eight-time AO champion, is a top seed. He will open title defence against world no.66 Jeremy Chardy of France (H2H 13-0).
Germany dethrones defending champions Serbia at ATP Cup
Novak extended his perfect singles ATP Cup record, defeating Alexander Zverev in three sets 6-7 (3), 6-2, 7-5. The tie was decided by a doubles rubber (Djokovic/Cacic l.to Zverev/Struff 6-7, 7-5, 7-10).
ATP Cup: Novak’s double duty powers Serbia past Canada!
After two singles matches, Serbia and Canada were tied at 1-1 in Group A action. Milos Raonic beat Dusan Lajovic 6-3, 6-4, then Novak defeated Denis Shapovalov 7-5, 7-5. Nole and Filip Krajinovic won the deciding doubles 7-5, 7-6 (4) to claim victory in the tie.
Nole takes part in Adelaide exhibition
Novak took part in a "Day at the Drive" exhibition event on Friday. He pulled out of it because of a blistered hand, before appearing on court to play a set, helping his compatriot Filip Krajinovic beat Jannik Sinner.
ATP Cup: Serbia in Group A with Germany and Canada
Melbourne Park will host the ATP Cup this year, which will be played from February 2 to February 6.
2020 champion Serbia, which will be led by world no.1 Novak Djokovic, has been selected into Group A along with Germany and Canada.
Novak leads field for 2021 ATP Cup
The field is set for the 2021 ATP Cup, to be held from February 1-5 in Melbourne. Twelve countries will battle for the team trophy, with 2020 champion Serbia and runner-up Spain leading the way.
Novak downs Federer, reaches Australian Open final!
Nole recorded a 7-6 (1), 6-4, 6-3 victory over Roger Federer in their 50th career H2H match (27-23). The Serbian star will face Dominic Thiem (AUT, 5) in Sunday's final, looking to win his eighth Australian Open crown.
Nole, Federer to face in Australian Open semis!
Defending champion Novak emerged victorious 6-4, 6-3, 7-6 (1) in the big-hitting quarter-final showdown against Milos Raonic in Tuesday's night session on Rod Laver Arena. Next up for the world no.2 is no.3 seed Roger Federer. The semi-final is scheduled on Friday.
Novak sets up Raonic quarter-final in Melbourne
World no.2 and defending champion advanced to the last eight of the Australian Open after beating no.14 seed Diego Schwartzman 6-3, 6-4, 6-4 at Rod Laver Arena. He will now face Milos Raonic on Tuesday.
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